Responsibilities

About This Position

In keeping with the Dignity Health core values, supports and promotes the provision of quality patient care by cleaning, processing and sterilization of instruments and surgical trays. SPD was established to centralize the decontamination, sterilization, assembly, distribution and control of sterile items, non sterile items and equipment used in all areas of the hospital. By centralizing these activities, it is possible to provide more effective and efficient service. The overall objective of SPD is to have the right
item, at the right place, at the right time, in the right condition.

Qualifications

Licensure:

Holds a current certification from one of the following organizations:

1) Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution Inc. (CBSPDT) 

2) Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (IAHCSMM).

Holds a current BLS certification AHA CPR within 30 days of employment.

Preferred Requirements:

Six to twelve months of related experience desired. Previous acute care experience in hospital with supplies, with emphasis on knowledge of medical supplies.

Special Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work tactfully and effectively with team members. Demonstrates working knowledge of hospital safety policies and procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of instrumentation used in surgical and invasive procedures. Demonstrates ability to prioritize work, work without close supervision, and has a memory for details. Ability to function in fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Ability to respond to telephone requests quickly and accurately. Knowledge of medical terminology and medical supplies.Overview

Marian Regional Medical Center, a 191-bed facility located in Santa Maria, California, is recognized as one of the Top 250 Hospitals in the Nation by Healthgrades and was awarded Best Maternity Care by Newsweek. It ranks among 10% in the nation for safety core measures in cardiac services and has the only comprehensive cancer treatment and resource program from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Marian’s beautiful mission-style facility houses the latest technology to support excellent physicians and caregivers who deliver compassionate care each and every day. Marian Regional Medical Center is a part of Dignity Health’s Southwest Division and is a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not-for-profit health care system in the nation, boasting an integrated network of top quality hospitals, with physicians from the most prestigious medical schools, and comprehensive outpatient services - all recognized for quality, safety, and service. Marian's offers Santa Maria Valley residents access to the most advanced technologies, an expanded and enhanced Emergency Department, Critical Care Unit, neonatal intensive care unit, and an array of women's services.

One Community. One Mission. One California